Kate Middleton wore White Gardenia Petals by Illuminum

After months of speculation about which fragrance Kate Middleton, or to give her proper title: Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge, would be wearing for her big day - we've had it confirmed that she was wearing White Gardenia Petals by Illuminum

As fragrant as a bouquet of white flowers, quivering in the gentle April breeze, this is a delicate and nuanced scent. The top note of stately gardenia evokes classicism, whilst heart notes of ylang ylang, muguet and jasmine bring a trio of frivolous white flowers into play. Amber wood underscores this light, fresh bouquet, adding depth and deep rooted tradition.

Michael Donovan of Illuminum's PR Company, Profile PR, told Basenotes "I am so proud!". You can buy the scent at Roullier White for £70 for 50ml. But be quick, we've a feeling this might sell out!

Why does it matter to anyone who actually has a life exactly what these people wear? It never ceases to amaze me why some people live their lives obsessing about people who ultimately are of no consequence.

Although it doesn't axtually "matter" to me, or Grant either I'd wager, this is a fragrance forum and the original post is really about fragrance- so it's hardly a surprising post. That doesn't mean because I read this article that I am "obsessing about people who ultimately are of no consequence" It's all in good fun (part of a healthy and balanced real life)

I'm disappointed in the choice and the mishmash of described notes (gardenia, ylang, jasmine and amber do not sound nuanced and delicate to me)....wasn't the original information that she was going to wear something else kind of hokey and demanding-sounding ("so?...kiss me now", something odd like that?). Perhaps I expected her to wear bespoke or ... some scent that's a little more special. I really don't know what I'm trying to say. Oh, well, to each her own! I wish them a long and happy life together! After all, I'm really not the one who has to tolerate her perfume!

I think that labelling anyone as being 'people who ultimately are of no consequence' is actually a lot sadder than taking in an interest in what perfume someone wears on their wedding day, whoever they may be.

Who exactly would you define as being 'people of consequence', about whom you might deem it acceptable to be curious about their choice of fragrance?

Well said! lf these people are "of no consequence", why did 2 billion people watch the wedding?? lf you had seen the ceremony, you could not fail to be moved by the dignity & solemnity of the occasion, which served as a reminder of the importance of traditional values in an ever-changing & chaotic world. As a Brit who is proud of my heritage, l am saddened by your comment. Sorry to bring politics into this, but without the symbolism of the monarchy, what would we have, President Cameron?? *Shudder*, no thanks! Catherine & William are not "celebrities", they have an important part to play in the history & future of our country, as well as being nice, well-adjusted young people. And how is that a bad thing?

you brits are simply bonkers...your holding yourself a "pet royal family" who's only purpose is to burn through your tax money, just to desperatly trying to hold on to some long lost glory while your country is falling apart... sooner or later it will be time to drop the fanzy fairy tale act and face the truth head on... or as obama said - we dont have anymore time for this nonsense

The UK taxpayer pays 67p to the Royal Family each year which is a small price when you consider that over £1 billion extra has been spent in london in the last three days and the event itself will generate 15-20 billion extra for the economy.

I LOVE weddings! Esp those involving royalty, more so than celebrities. As fragrance lovers, having a healthy curiosity about perfumes selected for momentous occasions is simply par for the course! I'm surprised to see a BNer lifting a finger to post a protest... And please, do leave the politics at the door for once.

From a fashion point of view, I think it's fascinating that she chose something so cutting-edge. Wearing white - of course. But the ink is barely dry in this line, and the line seems all about modernity. I find that to be an interesting personal choice for such a traditional occasion. It's very refreshing, honestly.

I agree with Emlynevermore that the choices of fellow BNers are of more immediate interest to those of us who hang around here. Diamondflame's wedding fragrance is likely to be the big question on everybody's mind. Still, quite frankly, I'm fascinated by anybody's honest choice in fragrance. Wedding day fragrances are really the final answer to the age-old "what are you going to wear?" question.

As big as that shindig was; do you think she might have chosen that house and in particular THAT fragrance for it's sillage? Huh? Huh? =]

Mimi darling, c'mon, just who are you kidding? We all know your a big softie! Why you even cried last week when you bowled that perfect 300! I'm not going to get into what you did at the end of Titanic save to say you went through a half box of tissues. nuf said.

Wow, this sound like a nice scent to try, but at the delivery costs, it had better be delivered by a liveried footman with white gloves!

Good point! To tell the truth, the U.S. is still starstruck, even though our celebrities don't wear coronets. The U.S. is mad for its movie stars and those in the public eye.

It's always interesting to associate the notion of elegance to the noble class. Look at the way some companies boast of Royal Warrants, both real and fabricated. Why did a *certain* company founded in 1908 come up with a very elaborate tale (and a book in 1943) about a handsome French count in love with a beautiful, married English woman, omitting the key points that in real history said English woman was really Irish and his wife's widowed stepmother? (See two books: Ken Leach's "Perfume Presentations," and Nigel Groom's "The Perfume Handbook," second edition, for the history and faux marketing "legend" of Parfums D'Orsay.)

I had not heard of this fragrance before. It's nice that she chose something not so well-known (and what a lucky advertising boost for the perfume house!)

I thought it was a lovely wedding and that the music was perfect (even my husband got choked up at one point.) I think the couple has a good chance at a long-lasting marriage, given how long they have known each other and their mature ages. The pageantry was fun because it is not an everyday affair. But then, every wedding is a pageant of sorts-- it's just a question of scale!

There is nothing wrong with the British people enjoying their monarchy. If they ever decide it has no place in their society, that will be the time for them to dismantle it, but I don't foresee it happening, personally. Here in the USA excessive attention (and money) is paid to sports and film stars, but we don't seem to feel the need to put an end to that.

There are so many depressing influences in current events; why not celebrate whatever we can, whenever we can?

I think I heard somewhere that in certain countries, white flowers are considered funereal flowers. Funny, I always considered them the most beautiful and always seems to pay compliment to any fragrance composition.

Hubbie and I watched the wedding and loved every moment, especially "Jerusalem" and the prayer the couple are alleged to have written themselves. We think it's great that we Brits can have this level of pageantry and sheer gorgeousness because we have a royal family. Watching a president's son or daughter get married just wouldn't be the same, and pound for pound, having a royal family seems to work out a lot cheaper than bankrolling a president. Plus, if the president is a former politician (and aren't they all?), then about half of the country won't like them anyway. Our monarch is above the affairs of State, so can be a figurehead for all the British people except rampant Republicans (and who know what sort of scent they'd wear, anyway?)

I've never smelled Kate's actual choice for The Day, but if she'd asked me to pick one for her, I'd have suggested Creed's Fleur de The Rose Bulgare. And for William? Why not Rose Oudh?

HA HA HA HA HA! Well said, BBB! I do find it so very amusing and comical when Americans try to belittle Great Britain. Anyway, with regard to the perfume Kate M wore, it's her choice, it was her wedding day, and if you can't wear exactly what you want to on that day, when on earth can you?

[QUOTE=BetsyMeszaros;2403175]I'm an American and I find your statement most obnoxious. The British and the Canadians are the best friends we ever had and your comments are way off base and totally out of line.

Hi Betsy

Thank you for your intelligent response to that very silly and completely unjustified comment regarding Brits. It always amazes me when some Americans make anti-British statements. Have they forgotten what we as a nation have given them? And when recently an ill informed American colleague stated, "America won the war!!", I simply asked him to which war he was alluding, as according to the history books, the only war that America has "won" is the civil war. I also suggested he read up on the Battle of Britain, and reminded him that if this small island had not in fact won that battle against incredible odds, the entire world would be a very different place.

In terms of perfume, which is what this website is actually about, I am going crazy over Elie Saab and YSL Elle at the moment. YUM.:coolold: